Carolina Recommended Microscopes

Use the guide below to narrow your search by microscope type and grade level. If you need additional help making selections, call the Carolina Microscope Department at 800.227.1150 ext 6290, and our staff will happily assist you.

	K-5	6-8	9-12	College	Laboratory / Research
What is a compound microscope? Compound microscopes provide high-power magnification with a narrow field of view and a short working distance. They are used to view micro-sized specimens that are thin enough to allow light to pass through them. These include microorganisms, tissue samples, and cells. Specimens must be mounted on a glass or plastic slide prior to viewing. Total magnification usually ranges from 40× to 1,000×.	Quick View Wolfe®Inclined Elementary Microscope Model TT52L	Quick View Wolfe® CFL Educational Microscope	Quick View Wolfe® LED Educational Microscope with Mechanical Stage	Quick View Wolfe® Advanced LED Series Binocular Microscope with 4 Objectives	Quick View Wolfe® Beta Elite Trinocular Microscope
What is a stereomicroscope? Stereomicroscopes, sometimes referred to as dissecting microscopes, provide low-power magnification with a wide field of view. They are used to observe macro-sized specimens such as rocks, fossils, macroorganisms, circuit boards, and the like. Specimens viewed through a stereomicroscope have a 3-D appearance. Total magnification usually ranges from 10× to 40×.	Quick View Wolfe® Student Stereomicroscope 20× and 40×	Quick View Wolfe® Student Stereomicroscope 20× and 40×	Quick View Wolfe® Intermediate LED Stereomicroscope with Dual Magnification 10× and 30×	Quick View Wolfe® Intermediate LED Stereomicroscope	Quick View Wolfe® StereoPro™ Advanced Stereomicroscope
What is a digital compound microscope? A digital compound microscope has all the features of a compound microscope but also has a digital camera built into the head. The camera has USB outputs that connect to your computer and allows students to capture images, produce video clips, measure specimens, and more.	Quick View Celectron® LCD Digital Microscope II	Quick View Wolfe® DigiVu™ 2.0 Cordless Digital Microscope	Quick View Wolfe® DigiVu™ DVM 6.0 Digital Microscope	Quick View Wolfe® DigiVu™ DVM 9.0 Digital Microscope	Quick View Swift® M10T-BTW1-S Digital Screen Microscope
What is a digital stereomicroscope? A digital stereomicroscope has all the features of a stereomicroscope but also has a digital camera built into the head. The camera has USB outputs that connect to your computer and allows students to capture images, produce video clips, measure specimens, and more.	Quick View Wolfe® DigiVu™ DVM 10 Stereomicroscope	Quick View Wolfe® DigiVu™ DVM 10 Stereomicroscope	Quick View Wolfe® DigiVu™ DVM 10 Stereomicroscope	Quick View Wolfe® DigiVu™ DVM 10 Stereomicroscope	Quick View Swift® Zoom Stereomicroscope with Tablet